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Database backup
Backup the database regularly using common means for backing up databases on MS SQL Server. It is recommended to back up the database every day during off-peak hours.
Scheduling backups from MS SQL Management Studio
- Start Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
- Connect to SQL Server and select the Management - Maintenance Plans folder in the left navigation bar.
Right-click on the folder and select New Maintenance Plan.
- Follow the wizard to create a backup task for your Alvao database.
Backup from the command line
You can also run a database backup from the command line, e.g. as part of a scheduled task on the server.
Example command line:
sqlcmd -S sql_server_name -Q "BACKUP DATABASE database_name TO DISK = 'C:\Backup\alvao.bak'"
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